CVE-2022-1217

Public Exploit
Custom TinyMCE Shortcode Button <= 1.1 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The Custom TinyMCE Shortcode Button WordPress plugin through 1.1 does not sanitise and escape the PHP_SELF variable before outputting it back in an attribute in an admin page, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.13%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Custom TinyMCE Shortcode Button
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/15875f52-7a49-44c7-8a36-b49ddf37c20c third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1217?
CVE-2022-1217 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-1217?
To fix CVE-2022-1217, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-1217 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-1217 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-1217?
CVE-2022-1217 affects Unknown Custom TinyMCE Shortcode Button.
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